也許我們都有過類似的經歷：當我們完全沉浸在某件事之中，突然感到時間停頓了。在這一刻，我們感到莫名的喜悅，甚至忘記了自己的存在。
這種感覺其實是一種超越自我的體驗。透過集中注意力，我們可以讓大腦處於高度意識的狀態，從而減輕壓力和焦慮。這種感覺是短暫的，當我們回到現實，自我再次接管大腦，我們又會開始擔心過去和未來。
可見，自我就像一個監獄，囚禁著意識，阻止我們自由地探索世界。最嚴重的是，自我常常導致情緒爆發，進而影響我們的思考和行為。當自我感到受傷，負面情緒就會產生，進而損害身心健康。即使自我得到滿足，被誇大的正面情緒也可能出現，從而蒙蔽意識，並使生命處於危險之中。
人生難免有起伏，情緒只是大腦調節身體的訊號。當大腦受到自我的控制，我們就會將過去的經歷與未來聯繫起來，陷入情緒漩渦，無法對現實情況作出反應。唯有專注於當下，我們才能擺脫自我，重新掌控自己的大腦。
真正的專注是對生命的專注，意味著我們的意識始終控制著大腦，清楚了解當下的前因和後果，並適當地控制自己的情緒。情緒培養出自我而不是真正的意識。然而，自我又反過來培養更多的情緒。因此，在自我當中，情緒成為生命的焦點，導致我們忘記了自己的真實需要。
可以打個比方：自我來自情緒地獄，它就像"死神"的爪牙。然而，如果我們不再害怕死亡，並有勇氣專注於自己的行動，那麼自我的破壞力就無法釋放。創造專注的時刻，並把握機會擺脫自我的控制，我們的智慧就會增長。那麼，即使"死神"親自出手，也無法捕獲我們。這樣，我們才能獲得真正的自由，感到平靜和滿足。
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Transcending the control of ego
Perhaps we have all had a similar experience: when we are completely immersed in something, we suddenly feel that time has stopped. At this moment, we feel inexplicable joy and even forget that we exist.
This feeling is actually an experience of transcending oneself. By focusing our attention, we can put our brains in a state of heightened consciousness, thereby reducing stress and anxiety. This feeling is short-lived, and when we return to reality and the ego takes over the brain again, we start worrying about the past and the future again.
It can be seen that the self is like a prison, imprisoning consciousness and preventing us from exploring the world freely. At its most severe, ego often leads to emotional outbursts that affect how we think and act. When the ego feels wounded, negative emotions arise, which in turn damages physical and mental health. Even when the ego is satisfied, exaggerated positive emotions can arise, clouding consciousness and putting lives at risk.
Life is bound to have its ups and downs, and emotions are just signals for the brain to regulate the body. When the brain is controlled by the ego, we associate past experiences with the future, become trapped in an emotional whirlpool, and are unable to respond to realistic situations. Only by focusing on the present moment can we escape ego and regain control of our brains.
True concentration is concentration on life, which means that our consciousness always controls the brain, clearly understands the causes and consequences of the moment, and controls our emotions appropriately. Emotions cultivate ego rather than true consciousness. However, the ego in turn fosters more emotions. Therefore, within the ego, emotions become the focus of life, causing us to forget our true needs.
We can make a metaphor: the ego comes from the emotional hell, it is like the minions of "Death". However, if we are no longer afraid of death and bravely concentrate on our actions, the destructive power brought by the ego cannot be unleashed. By seizing the opportunity to step away from the ego, and maintaining consciousness, we can grow in wisdom. Then, even if "Death" takes action in person, it cannot hold us captive. In this way, we can transcend the ego and achieve true peace and contentment.
On May 11, 2023
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